REVIEW: Precision Racing's Steering Stabilizer For The Brute Force

[Brutal rider]

You know I'm really torn now on what too do. I was all ready too get the precision and then found out that a power steering UNIT was coming out for the Brute. I called the company and they said about 3 months. Well we all know what about 3 months means. Maybe sometime this year.
What would you guys do? Wait and spend 1300 for power steering that pretty much acts like a stabilizer also or spend 550 for the precision pro?

[Thom]

That is a great and very specific write up great job. I cannot speak for this unit but wish I had one. I can however speak for having a stabilizer. While mine is not in the same class as this it still performs. I have had some horrid kick backs with the brute before I installed one. Now I ride with it on a heavier setting and love it. A month ago I was riding over a frozen puddle that gave way. The front end dipped and the bike stopped dead. Had it not been for the unit I know I would have broken a wrist.

[ONROPE]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brutal rider @ Apr 21 2009, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

You know I'm really torn now on what too do. I was all ready too get the precision and then found out that a power steering UNIT was coming out for the Brute. I called the company and they said about 3 months. Well we all know what about 3 months means. Maybe sometime this year.
What would you guys do? Wait and spend 1300 for power steering that pretty much acts like a stabilizer also or spend 550 for the precision pro?[/b]

The problem with the power steering, while it still helps dampen the effect of kickback, It will not hold up well under extreme riding. Most of the guys who are racing the Utilities like the Grizzly and Polaris are taking them out and installing Precision Racing stabilizers. The power steering units just won't hold up. I own a Grizzly 700 with EPS, I love it. But If I still rode it as aggressive as I did before my V, I would have the Precision Racing Stabilizer mounted on it to use for XC. To me, it is simply money well spent; I would add one of these before I modded the shocks.

[oohyeah4]

Guys , I understand many of youre points. but reality is not many people can or should I say "are willing" like myself to fork out 500.00 for something that you can get similar, that does the same thing for a fraction of the price....Im sure the 500.00 item is very nice , but for that amount how many 140.00 stabilizers can I get if mine where to break?? I am in no way questioning the 500.00 product, just the fact not many people can afford that kind of device at that price....let me put it this way, I have been trying to sell my mudlites xtr's for months now and cant even get 250.00 for them when in reality they are in new condition basically..yet they cost about 140..00 new each...see my point? but I will say again , the stabilizer is a great mod and I totally agree with you guys on that....peace out...Rob

[ONROPE]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (oohyeah4 @ Apr 21 2009, 06:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Guys , I understand many of youre points. but reality is not many people can or should I say "are willing" like myself to fork out 500.00 for something that you can get similar, that does the same thing for a fraction of the price....Im sure the 500.00 item is very nice , but for that amount how many 140.00 stabilizers can I get if mine where to break?? I am in no way questioning the 500.00 product, just the fact not many people can afford that kind of device at that price....let me put it this way, I have been trying to sell my mudlites xtr's for months now and cant even get 250.00 for them when in reality they are in new condition basically..yet they cost about 140..00 new each...see my point? but I will say again , the stabilizer is a great mod and I totally agree with you guys on that....peace out...Rob[/b]

I understand your point. Yes for some guys the $140 damper works just fine. I tried one of the ones that look like a hydraulic closer for a storm door. It worked for 2 rides and I broke it (I am usually hard on stuff). I sent it back and had it replaced, broke it again. I know guys that use the same one without any issues. My riding style just demands more that's all.

As for the tires, man, I feel your pain. I have 2 sets 1 never at all used, mounted on new wheels and was trying to sell them for $300; still no takers. The other ridden on once with wheels for $250; nothing! But shipping usually gets people.

[Brutal rider]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ONROPE @ Apr 21 2009, 01:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

The problem with the power steering, while it still helps dampen the effect of kickback, It will not hold up well under extreme riding. Most of the guys who are racing the Utilities like the Grizzly and Polaris are taking them out and installing Precision Racing stabilizers. The power steering units just won't hold up. I own a Grizzly 700 with EPS, I love it. But If I still rode it as aggressive as I did before my V, I would have the Precision Racing Stabilizer mounted on it to use for XC. To me, it is simply money well spent; I would add one of these before I modded the shocks.[/b]

Thanks, I never new that, Precision Racing Stabilize it is. Now just waiting for my tax refund to show up. r

[NMKAWIERIDER]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Brutal rider @ Apr 21 2009, 05:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Thanks, I never new that, Precision Racing Stabilize it is. Now just waiting for my tax refund to show up. r[/b]

Just for FYI, and everyone else gathering information on stabilizers, here is an artical about most of the stabilizers on the market. It was the reason I went to Precision and are the only ones that now make an application just for the Brute Force. Enjoy.

http://www.atvsport.com/output.cfm?id=1650619

[csw1510]

These look like awesome add-ons. I have one question though...what kind of shock are you adding to your tie-rods and ball joints with these? The shock has to be going somewhere...does the dampener take all of it?

Cheers

Chris

[NMKAWIERIDER]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (csw1510 @ Apr 22 2009, 09:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

These look like awesome add-ons. I have one question though...what kind of shock are you adding to your tie-rods and ball joints with these? The shock has to be going somewhere...does the dampener take all of it?

Cheers

Chris[/b]

Nothing to the ball joints realy but I recommend upgrading the rods and ends. The OEMs bend anyway and most of us change them out pretty fast any way. The stabilizer takes the hit and transfers it through itself to the frame, but that means what ever is between the wheel and the stabilizer mount will have to be strong enough to take it. George with Precision Racing told me that he has seen an impact with a tree that ripped both a-frames(upper and lower) from the bike and caused no damage to any part of the unit, the upgraded rods & ends or...more importantly, the rider who today still swars his life was saved by his stabilizer.

[Brutal rider]

Ordered mine today and thanks BF Freak for the review that was encouraging I'm not buying a bad product.After doing a lot of web searching I'm confident the product is well worth the extra money.